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US 11,352,794 B2Granted
Edge flashing for flat roof with functional surface material
OwnerEli Anthonyinventor
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Abstract
Various types of flashing for use at the edge of flat roofs, decking or green roofs are presented. In exemplary embodiments, flashing may be provided at the edge of a roof to retain or provide an edge treatment for an aesthetic and functional surface material, such as, for example, a cast paver, while at the same time allowing for water drainage.
Claims4
A combination flashing for rooftop patios or green roofs, comprising:
- a trough with:
- a first horizontal planar portion configured to, in use, be substantially affixed to at least a portion of a roof material or roof deck,
- a second planar portion protruding downwards from an edge of the first horizontal planar portion, and being substantially perpendicular to the first horizontal planar portion,
- a third planar portion protruding outwards from a bottom edge of the second planar portion, and
- a fourth planar portion protruding upwards from an outer edge of the third planar portion extending past a horizontal plane of the first planar portion and a top edge of the fourth planar portion forming a hem at the top of the fourth planar portion, the second, third and fourth planar portions creating a U-shaped trough;
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- a perforated cover with:
- a fifth horizontal planar portion, and
- a sixth planar portion protruding upwards from the edge of the fifth portion, and being substantially perpendicular to the fifth planar portion, the sixth planar portion having a top edge, the top edge configured to reside within the hem formed by the top edge of the fourth planar portion of the trough.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.